Lead Millwright: Plant Reliability & Maintenance

SKILLS CONNECTOR; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

SKILLS CONNECTOR in Gauteng seeks a qualified Mechanical Artisan to join the maintenance team and ensure reliable production plant operations. You will drive preventative and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment availability while upholding safety standards and food safety imperatives.

The role requires a National Technical Diploma (NTS 6) and at least 4 years of relevant maintenance experience, with strong problem-solving and team leadership across multi-shift environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Artisan with a National Technical Diploma or other relevant diploma (NTS 6).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive routine preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Lead development of standard maintenance procedures for Production Plant.
• Ensure problem solving tools are used; participate in sessions.
• Develop and oversee the reliability plan for Production Plant.
• Coordinate materials and supplies with asset care planner input.
• Schedule daily activities of artisans, operators and assistants.
• Plan daily work to minimize downtime and meet food safety imperatives.
• Supervise maintenance work and contractors; assign responsibility.
• Manage upkeep of daily job cards and verify completed work.
• Coordinate major overhauls and inspect major contractor work.
• Control equipment stock distribution among artisans.
• Ensure adherence to company ethics and RPM requirements.
• Capture data accurately for reliable reporting and decision making.
• Foster effective teamwork and self-management across 4 shifts.

Skills

Mechanical

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Education

National Technical Diploma (N6)

Job description

SKILLS CONNECTOR in Gauteng seeks a qualified Mechanical Artisan to join the maintenance team and ensure reliable production plant operations. You will drive preventative and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment availability while upholding safety standards and food safety imperatives.

The role requires a National Technical Diploma (NTS 6) and at least 4 years of relevant maintenance experience, with strong problem-solving and team leadership across multi-shift environments.